Lentil And Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 chopped celery stalk
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Method

1. 1 Sort lentils to remove debris.
2. 2 Place lentils in a deep pot with water. Bring to a boil and add all ingredients except vinegar.
3. 3 Reduce heat, cover, and cook slowly for 1 hour, adding more water if necessary.
4. 4 Stir in vinegar and remove the bay leaf and garlic before serving.